Late 2019 Covid global pandemic has started and impacted almost every country on the planet as of May 2020. Health services in Majnoon oilfield along with other departments has responded early to this crisis by putting policies and procedures aimed at reducing the impact of the pandemic on the production and provide maximum protection to Majnoon residences and staffs in the field.
Health response in Majnoon Oilfield was guided by Basra local health authorities, Basra Oil Company and recognised international entities such as WHO, CDC. The health team in cooperation with Facilities Management team created a designated, very well-equipped isolation area at J-Block in PC camp. This isolation unit was developed in line with Iraqi government requirements and was inspected and approved by Basra Health authority. Plus, a designated and professional health team were established to covers and support the health services in J-block.
Majnoon Health Team Clinic in Majnoon Oilfield
As for the oilfield staff’s rotation plan, a very strictly rotation health check and RTW (Return to Work) procedure and antigen screening/PCR testing system is designed to identify potential positive Covid cases and refer them to get medical help as needed.
Over 2,800 PCR test conducted since the beginning of Covid-19, as arrangements were made to bring authorised provider to conduct PCR testing in the field. In house testing was very useful for the medical team when dealing with Covid-19 suspected cases and it was also used for Expats who are traveling off rotation as per Iraqi government requirements and international airlines during the pandemic time.
PCR Tests in Majnoon
With cooperation with local health authorities, a vaccination campaign was rolled out in the field. Plan to arrange for booster dose in the next few weeks. Majnoon Oilfield health team maintains regular contact with local health authorities to ensure full compliance with all updates and regulations during pandemic time and keeping Majnoon oilfield management informed of updates/changes.
Further, there are awareness campaigns and staff educations by emails and brochures (wearing masks, social distance, hand washing, report sickness, vaccination benefits).
During this pandemic period, Majnoon IFMS also fulfilled 100% production target requirement from BOC and MoO, and we assure our commitment and support to BOC/MoO for Majnoon Oilfield production and development plan.
A great effort has been done and still ongoing by health team to keep a healthy work environment and prevent employees inside Majnoon and therefore their families from getting infected.
Vaccination in Majnoon
